Sector Hazards Senior Analyst

National Energy System Operator; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension with 12% cap

NESO Savings Plan with 50% match

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking a WESR hazard and risk analyst to strengthen energy-system resilience. You will deliver hazard and physical risk analyses across assets, regions, and time horizons, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to produce decision-ready insights.

The role is based in Wokingham, Warwick, or Glasgow with hybrid working options. You will collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and translate analyses into concrete recommendations for

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the UK energy system, dynamics and interdependencies
• Strong analytical background in hazard, environmental, climate, or infrastructure risk assessment
• Experience applying structured analytical methods to complex, real-world systems
• Able to work with imperfect data and uncertainty to produce credible, decision-relevant insights
• Clear communicator who can explain technical findings to non-technical audiences
• Collaborative and delivery-focused, with the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively
• Driven by contributing analysis that improves preparedness and resilience outcomes

Responsibilities

• Undertake hazard and physical risk analyses across relevant energy system assets, regions, and time horizons
• Apply and interpret quantitative and qualitative assessment methods, including scenario analysis and modelling outputs
• Contribute to the development of integrated insights that link hazards to wider system risks and resilience capabilities
• Produce clear, high-quality analytical outputs, briefings, and inputs to senior-level products
• Support the team in translating analysis into actionable recommendations
• Engage with internal teams and external partners to source data, validate assumptions, and align approaches
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to junior team members, supporting skill development and quality assurance

Job description

About The Role

The Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate strengthens whole-energy-system resilience by being a catalyst for change – turning insight into coordinated, prioritised action that reduces risk and builds capability across the system. WESR delivers this through analysis, assessments, reviews, emergency exercises, and plans that drive tangible improvements with our partners.

The Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate strengthens whole-energy-system resilience by being a catalyst for change – turning insight into coordinated, prioritised action that reduces risk and builds capability across the system. WESR delivers this through analysis, assessments, reviews, emergency exercises, and plans that drive tangible improvements with our partners.

WESR Operates Through a Continuous Improvement Cycle That Includes

• Learning systematically about energy system risks and resilience
• Conducting prioritised assessments to generate insights and advice
• Translating insights into actions that drive tangible improvements

WESR is building its capability to maintain a strategic, system-wide view that integrates insights across all teams in the directorate and translates them into prioritised risks, workplans, and engagement strategies. This enables each team to focus on developing deep expertise and excellence in a specialist area.

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key Accountabilities

This role is to deliver robust hazard and physical risk analysis that underpins WESR’s understanding of energy system resilience, and supports the development of evidence-based insights and recommendations

• Undertake and deliver hazard and physical risk analyses across relevant energy system assets, regions, and time horizons
• Apply and interpret quantitative and qualitative assessment methods, including scenario analysis and modelling outputs
• Contribute to the development of integrated insights that link hazards to wider system risks and resilience capabilities
• Produce clear, high-quality analytical outputs, briefings, and inputs to senior-level products
• Support the team in translating analysis into actionable recommendations
• Engage with internal teams and external partners to source data, validate assumptions, and align approaches
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to junior team members, supporting skill development and quality assurance

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.

About You

• Thorough knowledge of the UK energy system, dynamics and interdependencies
• Strong analytical background in hazard, environmental, climate, or infrastructure risk assessment
• Experience applying structured analytical methods to complex, real-world systems
• Able to work with imperfect data and uncertainty to produce credible, decision-relevant insights
• Clear communicator who can explain technical findings to non-technical audiences
• Collaborative and delivery-focused, with the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively
• Driven by contributing analysis that improves preparedness and resilience outcomes

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £57,000 - £62,000 pa dependent on experience and capability

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance
• 26 days annual leave as standard
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.

Benefits

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:

• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
• Additional Birthday Day Off
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

About Us

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users.

Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.

Your energy. Our future. Together

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

More Information

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.